Must be the remnant of the Hollyweird culture that he imbibed while in showbiz. Should have worn Allen-Edmonds - shoemaker of Presidents.
I lived in Iowa from 1974 to 2001: People wear Gucci footwear in Iowa, believe it or not. Most of the folks in Iowa ARE NOT farmers or working in agribusiness. Des Moines, where the Iowa State Fair is held, is the largest insurance center in the United States, with more home offices than any other city in the nation, so it’s not a exactly a “hayseed” burg.